Communication Skills, Decision Support, Disease Treatment, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Hospice Care, Hospital, Management Strategy, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Regulations, Social Work, Team Player
Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The NP will manage symptoms, support complex decision-making, and coordinate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients with complex chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
- Provide symptom management for pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.
- Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including end-of-life decisions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
- Document patient care accurately in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and continuing education.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current NP licensure in the state of practice.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (family, adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty).
- Experience or training in palliative care or hospice preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage complex patient care.
Work Environment:
- Outpatient clinic, hospital, or home-based palliative care settings.
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
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Commonwealth Medical Services